Required Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Systems or related field.
Relevant certifications preferred:
CISSP CIAM CIGE (security/IAM-focused).
CyberArk certifications (e.g. Defender Sentry).
Microsoft Entra/Azure certifications.
Required Experience
5 years in IAM/PAM roles with hands-on experience in CyberArk or similar PAM tools.
Proven track record in designing and deploying enterprise IAM solutions.
Experience with cloud identity management (Azure AD AWS IAM GCP).
Background in security compliance (e.g. SOX NIST ISO 27001).
PAM Expertise: CyberArk (required) Delinea or similar.
IAM Solutions: MS Entra ID (preferred) Okta Ping.
Protocols/Standards: SAML OAuth LDAP Kerberos RBAC PKI.
Infrastructure: Active Directory Windows/Linux OS cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP).
Security Concepts: Zero Trust least privilege access MFA.
Other: Agile workflows database architecture SDLC processes.
The IAM Technical Manager is responsible for leading the strategy design and implementation of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g. CyberArk Delinea). This role ensures secure access controls compliance and operational efficiency while collaborating with IT security and business teams.
Core Responsibilities
o Architect deploy and manage enterprise PAM solutions (CyberArk preferred).
o Establish best practices for privileged access controls and automation.
o Act as the primary escalation point for PAM-related security/operational issues.
o Support application teams in integrating PAM/IAM solutions throughout the SDLC.
o Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.
o Work with architecture teams to align IAM frameworks with enterprise systems.
o Troubleshoot and optimize Windows/Linux Active Directory and cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) integrations.
o Research emerging IAM trends (e.g. Zero Trust MFA SSO Just-In-Time Access).
o Generate KPIs and risk reports to measure system performance.
Soft Skills
Strong communication (able to explain technical concepts to executives and non-technical teams).
Problem-solving and analytical thinking for troubleshooting IAM issues.
Collaboration with IT security and business stakeholders.
Project management (ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines).